Fawzi Aburass

Fawzi is a highly experienced audit partner with over 29 years of expertise in the Middle East, including Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE. Throughout his career, he has led complex audits for publicly listed companies, large multinational corporations, and diversified family business groups, ensuring compliance with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and evolving corporate governance standards. His industry experience spans consumer markets, automotive, industrial manufacturing, construction, real estate, infrastructure, and the government sector. Fawzi specializes in auditing complex and high-profile organizations, including listed entities with multi-location operations, intricate consolidations, and sophisticated financial reporting structures. He has extensive experience in advising audit committees, boards of directors, and senior management on financial reporting, risk management, and internal controls. Beyond client engagements, Fawzi has played a significant leadership role within KPMG Lower Gulf. He has been an integral part of the Audit Leadership Team for many years, contributing to the firm’s strategic direction and audit quality initiatives. He also served as a Board Member of KPMG Lower Gulf, where he provided governance oversight and strategic input into the firm’s operations. In addition, Fawzi chaired the Audit and Risk Committee for KPMG Lower Gulf for several years, overseeing risk management, regulatory compliance, and quality control processes. As a key contact with regulators in the UAE, Fawzi plays a crucial role in coordinating with regulatory authorities to enhance audit quality and strengthen collaboration between KPMG and oversight bodies. His efforts have been instrumental in aligning audit practices with evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices. Committed to upholding the highest standards of financial transparency and audit excellence, Fawzi continues to drive value for clients and the broader business community in the UAE and the Middle East.